Portland Trail Blazers vs San Antonio Spurs Matchup

Check out our Trail Blazers vs. Spurs prediction to get our insight on to who will win and cover the spread in San Antonio.

  • The Trail Blazers have a 9-18 so far this season.
  • The Trail Blazers are averaging 107.6 points per game so far.
  • The Trail Blazers are coming off a 126-124 win vs. the Spurs.
  • The Spurs face the Trail Blazers at 14-13.
  • Defensively, San Antonio are giving up 113.4 points per game.
  • The Spurs are coming off a 133-126 win vs. the Trail Blazers.

Trail Blazers vs Spurs Prediction

At 8:30 ET, the Portland Trail Blazers (9-18) will travel to take on the San Antonio Spurs (14-13) at Frost Bank Center. The Spurs are currently favored by 6.5 points and have a moneyline of -264, while the Trail Blazers are +217 on the moneyline.

This Western Conference matchup will be shown on KATU and the over/under line is currently set at 227.5 points.

Trail Blazers vs. Spurs Matchup At A Glance

  • Sport: NBA
  • Teams: Portland Trail Blazers at San Antonio Spurs
  • Where: San Antonio at Frost Bank Center
  • Date: Saturday, December 21st
  • Betting Odds SA -6.5, POR +217 | SA -264 O/U 227.5

Trail Blazers Preview: Can the Trail Blazers Pull Off a Win at San Antonio?

The Trail Blazers improved to 9-18 on the season with a 126-124 home win over the Nuggets on Thursday. Portland, who entered the game as +8.5 point underdogs, not only pulled off the upset but also covered the spread. The game’s total of 250 points exceeded the O/U line of 234.5 by 15.5 points.

Portland turned the game around with a dominant 3rd quarter, outscoring Denver 38-21. They entered the 4th quarter leading 104-87 but had to hold off a late comeback attempt by the Nuggets, who went on a 10-0 run at one point.

Anfernee Simons led the way with 28 points and 10 assists in the Trail Blazers' win over the Nuggets, shooting 55% from the field and hitting 4 threes. Shaedon Sharpe added 27 points, including 12 in the 4th quarter, while Deni Avdija contributed 19 points, making 3 threes at a 50% clip.

Portland connected on 16 threes as a team, shooting 34.8% from beyond the arc and 46.4% overall. Jerami Grant scored 10 of his 13 points in the 1st quarter, and Toumani Camara added 7 of his 14 points in the 3rd.

Even with a shaky defensive performance, the Trail Blazers managed to pull off a win against the Nuggets, giving up 124 points on Thursday. Portland's defense struggled in the 1st and 4th quarters, allowing 35 and 37 points, respectively, but they tightened up in the 3rd, holding Denver to 21 points.

The Nuggets shot 54% from the field, including 44% from three, where they hit 15 threes. Portland sent Denver to the line 21 times, with the Nuggets converting 15 free throws. The Blazers finished with 30 defensive rebounds, gave up 8 offensive boards, and recorded 7 steals and 7 blocks.

Spurs Preview: Will San Antonio Win at Home?

The Trail Blazers improved to 9-18 with a 126-124 win over the Nuggets on Thursday. Portland, who were +8.5 point underdogs, not only won but also covered the spread. The game’s total points of 250.5 exceeded the over/under line of 234.5.

Portland took control in the 3rd quarter, outscoring Denver 38-21 after the Nuggets went on a 10-0 run. However, the Nuggets nearly came back in the 4th, outscoring Portland 37-22, but the Blazers held on for the win.

Victor Wembanyama's 42-point performance, including 7 threes at 46.7%, led the Spurs to a win over the Hawks, with 14 points in the 1st quarter and 8 in overtime. Devin Vassell added 23 points, hitting 5 threes at 71.4%.

The Spurs connected on 19 threes, shooting 45.2% from deep and 48.5% overall. Jeremy Sochan contributed 20 points, and Chris Paul scored 7 of his 12 points in the 4th quarter, adding 3 more in overtime.

Despite giving up 126 points, the Spurs managed to secure the win against the Hawks on Thursday. San Antonio allowed 29 points in the 1st quarter and 37 in the 2nd, but tightened up defensively in the 3rd, giving up just 21 points. The Hawks scored 33 in the 4th quarter.

The Spurs allowed Atlanta to shoot 47% from the field, including 42% from three-point range, with the Hawks hitting 16 threes. San Antonio sent Atlanta to the line 21 times, where they made 18 free throws. The Spurs gave up 12 offensive rebounds but recorded 15 steals and 8 blocks.

Trail Blazers vs Spurs Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

  • Through their last three road contests, the Trail Blazers offense has averaged 104 points per game while allowing an average of 116. Portland posted an overall record of 0-3 while going 1-2 ATS.
  • In their last three home games, the Spurs have a straight up record of 2-1 while going 1-2 vs the spread. The team's offense averaged 112 points per game in these contests.
  • Through their last five games as the betting underdog, the Trail Blazers have a strong record vs the spread going 3-2. Their straight up mark in these contests is 1-4.
  • In their last ten games as the betting favorite, the Spurs have a straight up record of 8-2 and an ATS mark of 5-5.

Trail Blazers vs Spurs Prediction

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